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Soph. Religious Definitions 2
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Religious Studies
10th Grade
12/04/2008

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Disciple
Definition
The students of Jesus during his ministry.
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Liberal
Definition
A broad or loose interpretation of the bible.
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Seperation of Church and State
Definition
Government can't establish one national religion, by law.
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Limbo
Definition
An abode of souls, according to Roman Catholic Religion, who are barred from heaven, because of not recieving Christian Baptism.
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Catholic
Definition
One involved in or supporting catholicism.
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Christ
Definition
The messiah; The expected deliverer; Jesus
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Baptism
Definition
Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth.
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Monotheism
Definition
The belief in only one god
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Angels
Definition
A messenger, a supernatural being found in many religions.
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Islam
Definition
Religion founded by Muhammad. The religion of Muslims.
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Judaism
Definition
Monotheistic religion of Jewish
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Polytheism
Definition
The worship of many gods
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Witch
Definition
A being thought to have special powers derived from the devil
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Brahmin
Definition
In Aryan society, a member of the social class made up of priests
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Jihad
Definition
Holy war on behalf of Islam. Was viewed as a duty to fight in by some Islams.
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Ordinances
Definition
Ceremonies in church, like baptism or communion, sometimes called a sacrament.
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Jesus
Definition
A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
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Styx
Definition
The river in Hades which had to be crossed to enter hell.
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Doctrine
Definition
Teachings accepted as valid and authoritative by a religion or denomination
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Reincarnation
Definition
The idea that our soul lives multiple lifetimes, while gaining experience about the world.
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Cult
Definition
Followers of an exclusive system of religous beliefs and practices.
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Heaven
Definition
The abode of God and the angels; Any place of complete bliss, delight, and peace.
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Buddhism
Definition
Based on Hinduism, believers of reincarnation. Worship Buddha
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Shintoism
Definition
Religion from Japan involving worship of natural forces or spirits
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Satan
Definition
Chief spirit of evil; opposite of god; the devil
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